{"product_id":"st-johns-creeper-podranea-ricasoliana-pink-trumpet-vine","title":"St. John's Creeper (Podranea Ricasoliana) Pink Trumpet Vine","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .soiled-product-desc { font-family: inherit; color: inherit; line-height: 1.7; }\n  .soiled-product-desc h2 { font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.03em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #2d5a27; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0ead9; padding-bottom: 6px; }\n  .soiled-product-desc p { margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 0.97em; }\n  .soiled-info-box { background: #eef5fb; border: 1px solid #b8d4ec; border-left: 4px solid #3a87c8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 0.92em; color: #1a3a52; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .soiled-info-box strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 0.95em; }\n  .soiled-green-box { background: #f0f9f0; border: 1px solid #a8d8a8; border-left: 4px solid #2d8a2d; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 0.92em; color: #1a3a1a; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .soiled-green-box strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 0.95em; }\n  .soiled-amber-box { background: #fff8e6; border: 1px solid #f0d890; border-left: 4px solid #c8a040; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 0.92em; color: #5a4000; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .soiled-amber-box strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 0.95em; }\n\n  .soiled-acc-details { background: #f5f9f3; border: 1px solid #d9e8d4; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 10px; transition: box-shadow 0.2s; }\n  .soiled-acc-details:hover { box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(45,90,39,0.10); }\n  .soiled-acc-details summary { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; background: #f5f9f3; transition: background 0.2s; user-select: none; }\n  .soiled-acc-details summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .soiled-acc-details[open] summary { background: #e8f4e4; border-bottom: 1px solid #d9e8d4; }\n  .soiled-acc-details summary .care-icon { font-size: 1.4em; flex-shrink: 0; }\n  .soiled-acc-details summary h3 { flex: 1; font-size: 0.92em; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: #2d5a27; margin: 0; }\n  .soiled-acc-details summary .acc-arrow { font-size: 1.2em; color: #7aaa7a; transition: transform 0.3s; flex-shrink: 0; }\n  .soiled-acc-details[open] summary .acc-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }\n  .soiled-acc-det-body { padding: 14px 16px; }\n  .soiled-acc-det-body p { font-size: 0.9em; color: #444; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }\n\n  .soiled-issue-details { background: #fffbf2; border: 1px solid #f0d890; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .soiled-issue-details summary { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; background: #fffbf2; transition: background 0.2s; user-select: none; }\n  .soiled-issue-details summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .soiled-issue-details[open] summary { background: #fff3d0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0d890; }\n  .soiled-issue-details summary h3 { flex: 1; font-size: 0.92em; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: #7a5200; margin: 0; }\n  .soiled-issue-details summary .acc-arrow { font-size: 1.2em; color: #c8a040; transition: transform 0.3s; flex-shrink: 0; }\n  .soiled-issue-details[open] summary .acc-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-product-desc\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSt. John's Creeper\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePodranea ricasoliana\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the Pink Trumpet Vine, is a high-energy climber that brings a royal flush of color to the garden. Native to South Africa but perfectly adapted to the Indian climate, this vine produces large, terminal clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in a stunning shade of lilac-pink with delicate red veins in the throat. Its glossy, deep green compound leaves provide a lush background for the blossoms, which appear in such abundance they can practically hide the foliage during peak season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e💡 The \"Wandering\" Vine\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Unlike vines with tendrils or hooks, St. John's Creeper is a \"rambler.\" It sends out long, arching stems that weave through supports or over other plants. Because it lacks its own gripping mechanism, it’s one of the best vines for training exactly where you want it on a pergola or trellis, as you can easily tie and direct its growth.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-green-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Fast \u0026amp; Fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    This is one of the fastest-growing climbers available, capable of covering a large fence or archway in just a single season. As a bonus, the flowers carry a light, sweet fragrance that is particularly noticeable on warm, still afternoons, making it a treat for both the eyes and the nose.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eLoves full sun! For the most dramatic flowering display, it needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. It will grow in partial shade, but you will get more leaves and fewer of those iconic pink trumpets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWater regularly until established. Once it has a strong root system, it is surprisingly drought-tolerant. During the summer, water deeply once the top soil feels dry. Avoid keeping the soil \"mucky,\" as it prefers well-drained conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Fertilizer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThrives in almost any soil but performs best in nutrient-rich, loamy soil. Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer or compost once a month during the growing season (Spring to Autumn) to fuel its rapid expansion and heavy blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-amber-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Pruning is Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Because it is so vigorous, this vine can become a bit unruly if left unchecked. Prune it back hard in late winter or after its main flowering flush. This not only keeps it neat but also encourages the new growth where the flowers actually bloom!\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.95em;font-weight:700;color:#5a4a00;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e⚠️ Common Issues \u0026amp; Quick Fixes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-issue-details\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeggy Growth at the Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis is natural for older vines. To fix this, \"tip prune\" the ends of the branches regularly to encourage the plant to bush out lower down, or plant smaller shrubs at the base to hide the woody stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"soiled-issue-details\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrost Sensitivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIn very cold parts of North India, the leaves may drop during a harsh winter. Don't worry—the plant usually resprouts vigorously as soon as the spring warmth returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003e📋 Quick Plant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f9f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d9e8d4;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d9e8d4;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePodranea ricasoliana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d9e8d4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d9e8d4;\"\u003eSt. John's Creeper, Pink Trumpet Vine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f9f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d9e8d4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d9e8d4;\"\u003eLilac-Pink with Magenta veins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d9e8d4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBlooming Season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d9e8d4;\"\u003eSpring through Autumn (Peak in Summer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f9f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d9e8d4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLight Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d9e8d4;\"\u003eFull Sun (Best for flowers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d9e8d4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d9e8d4;\"\u003ePergolas, High fences, Screening, Embankments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Happy Home Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51453330555201,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/9837\/1618\/files\/St._John_s_Creeper_Podranea_Ricasoliana_Pink_Trumpet_Vine.png?v=1772943806","url":"https:\/\/www.soiled.in\/products\/st-johns-creeper-podranea-ricasoliana-pink-trumpet-vine","provider":"Soiled","version":"1.0","type":"link"}